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Club Atlético de Madrid - Back in Mallorca
New strategy, new Mallorcan test
After their victory against Cádiz Club de Fútbol, Atlético de Madrid travel to Mallorca in search of another three points that will keep them at the top of the standings in LaLiga 2022/23.
Atlético de Madrid visit RCD Mallorca on matchday 8 of LaLiga. After the good feelings left by the victory against Cádiz Club de Fútbol, the team led by Diego Pablo Simeone wants to add a new victory that will allow them to continue at the top of the standings in this start of the season.
The rojiblancos face a rival who has started the season in a very good way. The vermilion team is tenth in the standings and has added 10 points in the seven games played so far in this edition of the championship.
The duel between RCD Mallorca and Atlético de Madrid will be played this Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 9:00 p.m. at the Visit Mallorca Estadi.
Atlético looking to keep its momentum
Atlético are unbeaten in their last three league games, having drawn 1-1 with Real Sociedad, beaten Celta Vigo 4-1 and then Cádiz 4-0.
Joao Félix, Álvaro Morata, and Antoine Griezmann have all been in fine form for Atlético this season, and they will be looking to continue their good form against Mallorca.
Key Matchday 8 stats
- Atlético Madrid has won their last 3 LaLiga matches.
- Mallorca has won 2 of their last 3 home matches.
- Mallorca has not beaten Atlético Madrid at home since 2009.
Mallorca looking to pull off an upset
Mallorca are winless in their last three league games, having lost 2-0 to Real Betis, drawn 1-1 with Espanyol, and lost the most recent one to FC Barcelona 1-0.
Vedat Muriqi, Kang-in Lee, and Antonio Sánchez have all been key players for Mallorca this season, and they will need to be at their best if they are to get a result against Atlético.
Matchday 8 Key Players
- Atlético Madrid: Joao Félix, Álvaro Morata, Antoine Griezmann
- Mallorca: Vedat Muriqi, Kang-in Lee, Antonio Sánchez
The match is expected to be a close one, with both teams looking to take all three points. Atlético will be the favorites, but Mallorca will be no pushovers.
Conclusion
Atlético Madrid will be looking to continue their good start to the season when they travel to Mallorca on Saturday. The rojiblancos are unbeaten in their last three league games, and they will be confident of getting a result against a Mallorca side that has lost their last two matches.